Definitions
- Referring to a person who intervenes or mediates in a dispute or conflict between two parties. - Describing a person who acts as a go-between or intermediary to resolve a disagreement or misunderstanding. - Talking about someone who advocates on behalf of another person to help them reach a resolution.
- Referring to a person or thing that acts as a mediator or go-between in a situation. - Describing a person or organization that facilitates communication or transactions between two parties. - Talking about a person or entity that helps to connect two parties who are not in direct contact with each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who acts as a mediator or go-between.
- 2Both words refer to a third party who helps to resolve a dispute or facilitate communication.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person or organization that connects two parties who are not in direct contact with each other.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Intermediary is more commonly used than intercedent in everyday language.
- 2Definition: Intermediary has a broader definition and can refer to a person, organization, or thing that acts as a mediator or go-between.
- 3Function: Intercedent emphasizes the act of intervening or mediating in a dispute or conflict, while intermediary can also refer to facilitating communication or transactions.
- 4Connotation: Intercedent can have a more formal or legal connotation, while intermediary can be used in a wider range of contexts and tones.
Remember this!
Intercedent and intermediary are synonyms that both describe a person who acts as a mediator or go-between in a situation. However, intermediary is more commonly used and has a broader definition that includes a person, organization, or thing that facilitates communication or transactions. Intercedent emphasizes the act of intervening or mediating in a dispute or conflict and can have a more formal or legal connotation.
